Rudolfo, an aspiring poet falls in love with Mimi, a fragile seamstress. Their intense passion is only matched by their youthful idealism. Can their tender relationship survive the cruelties of life? Charming camaraderie and sincere emotional truth make the characters among the most appealing in opera. Their surging passions are masterfully conveyed by a tune-filled romantic score that's easy to love and impossible to forget.